Slipknot is well known for its attention-grabbing image, aggressive style of music, and energetic and chaotic live shows. The band rapidly rose to fame following the release of their eponymous debut album in 1999. The 2001 follow-up album, Iowa, although darker in tone, made the band more popular. After a brief hiatus, Slipknot returned in 2004 with Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses, before going on another hiatus and returning in 2008 with its fourth album, All Hope Is Gone, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. After another long hiatus, Slipknot released its fifth studio album, .5: The Gray Chapter, in 2014. Their sixth studio album, We Are Not Your Kind, was released on August 9, 2019. Their seventh studio album, The End, So Far, was released on September 30, 2022. The band has released two live albums titled 9.0: Live and Day of the Gusano: Live in Mexico, a compilation album titled Antennas to Hell, and five live DVDs. The band has sold 30 million records worldwide.
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Studio albums
Slipknot (1999)
Iowa (2001)
Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses (2004)
All Hope Is Gone (2008)
.5: The Gray Chapter (2014)
We Are Not Your Kind (2019)
The End, So Far (2022)
My Pain
Slipknot Lyrics
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She loves me
Wants me to be
Less scared, more free
To feel more of my pain
I'm your friend
And I'm your shade
Just remember it's for love
I'm your wall
And I'm your rock
Don't run away
Don't forget it's only love
I'm your chain
And I'm your lock
There's no escape
Just as long as I say love
I'm your death
And I'm your cold
You end with me
Remember, this was never love
(Love, love, love, love)
I'll take this (love, love, love, love)
And I'll take that (love, love, love, love)
I'll take you too (love, love, love)
You can never give too much
Pain
She loves me
Wants me to be
Less scared, more free
Pain
Pain
She loves me
Wants me to be
Less scared, more free
To feel our love
Pain
I've always
Felt this way
For you
The lyrics to Slipknot's song "My Pain" can be interpreted in a number of ways, but at its core, the song seems to be about a destructive relationship that is rooted in pain. The singer seems to be in love with his partner, but this love is expressed through painful actions and emotional manipulation. The partner wants the singer to "feel more" of his pain, suggesting a desire for him to become more vulnerable and open with his emotions.
The singer positions himself as both a protector and a source of pain for his partner. He is "your friend and...your shade," offering a sense of comfort and guidance, but he is also "your wall and...your rock," suggesting an unbreakable, painful presence. He is "your chain and...your lock," indicating a sense of control or possessiveness over his partner. Finally, he is "your death and...your cold," perhaps suggesting that ultimately, the relationship will be destructive and leave his partner feeling hurt and alone.
Despite all of this, the singer claims that everything he does is for love. He is willing to take anything his partner can give, insisting that they can never give too much. The repetition of the word "love" at the end of the song seems to underscore the idea that even though the relationship is rooted in pain, it is still based in some kind of deep and intense emotion.
Overall, "My Pain" is a complex and disturbing exploration of the links between love and pain. It suggests that sometimes, the people we love can become a source of our own suffering, and that navigating these complex emotions can be incredibly challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
Pain
The feeling of emotional or physical distress.
She loves me
Someone cares for me.
Wants me to be
Wishes for me to change.
Less scared, more free
Less anxious and more unrestrained.
To feel more of my pain
To understand and experience my internal suffering.
I'm your friend
I am there to provide comfort and support.
And I'm your shade
I will protect you from the harshness of reality and provide shelter when needed.
Do what you want
You have the freedom to make your own choices.
Just remember it's for love
It is all done out of caring and affection.
I'm your wall
I am a barrier, shielding you from harm.
And I'm your rock
I am a foundation to lean on.
Don't run away
Don't abandon me when things get tough.
Don't forget it's only love
The relationship is built on affection.
I'm your chain
I am a restraint, preventing you from breaking free.
And I'm your lock
I am a key to access something, but also a barrier to keep others out.
There's no escape
There is no way out.
Just as long as I say love
Only when I express affection to you.
I'm your death
I am the end of something.
And I'm your cold
I am distant and unfeeling.
You end with me
Your story concludes here.
Remember, this was never love
The relationship was not truly based on affection.
I'll take this (love, love, love, love)
I will accept this show of affection.
And I'll take that (love, love, love, love)
I will also accept that show of affection.
I'll take you too (love, love, love)
I am willing to love you.
You can never give too much
There is an insatiable need for affection.
To feel our love
To mutually express affection.
I've always
From the beginning.
Felt this way
The feeling has never changed.
For you
Directed towards a specific person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sid Wilson, Jim Root, Craig Jones, Shawn Crahan, Mick Thomson, Corey Taylor, Alessandro Venturella, Jay Weinberg
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Pain
She loves me
Wants me to be
Less scared, more free
To feel more of my pain
I'm your friend
And I'm your shade
Do what you want
Just remember it's for love
I'm your wall
And I'm your rock
Don't run away
Don't forget it's only love
I'm your chain
And I'm your lock
There's no escape
Just as long as I say love
I'm your death
And I'm your cold
You end with me
Remember, this was never love
(Love, love, love, love)
I'll take this (love, love, love, love)
And I'll take that (love, love, love, love)
I'll take you too (love, love, love)
You can never give too much
Pain
She loves me
Wants me to be
Less scared, more free
Pain
Pain
She loves me
Wants me to be
Less scared, more free
To feel our love
Pain
I've always
Felt this way
For you
@bosspoke
Along with Nero Forte this one seized me on my first listen through the album
It requires a very special state of mind to function though, because it has a very "out there" vibe
The second ride through the album and to this date my list goes something like:
1. Nero forte
2. Unsainted
3. Spiders
4. My pain
5. Birth of the cruel
@xSociety
You can always tell who's listened to full albums, not just the hits.
@kylemcmillan4227
This whole album is hits. Just my opinion. A full album of bangers. Change my mind😁💥👌
@nathanielcava4128
xSociety I agree often people forget that slipknot has dark and weird songs scattered about. And they associate the hits with statements like “they haven’t had a good album since Iowa/haven’t had a good song” for me it’s the deeper songs and more creative less talked about songs that make slipknot special
@3yolafeddy654
Whole album of fucking hits!!!!!
@DragonKillur
@@nathanielcava4128 insert Danger-Keep Away
@Vanchinchelo
@@nathanielcava4128 All the real fans knows that the real slipknot begins in the second half of the albums always
We have to let the iowa s childrens listening their metal hits
@michaelconstantind.l.mendo5485
Man, Craig is definitely the star of this album.
@eRochMedia
insomniac 10596 yeah this song is basically Craig ft Corey
@vroniefan2000
@@eRochMedia That's why I HOPE for this: ...Prosthetics - Gently - Gehenna - Killpop - My Pain - Orphan... ALL IN A NEW LIVE SET!!!!
@michaelconstantind.l.mendo5485
@@eRochMedia Especially in Spiders. You can now really see Craig's full potential in this album. I really think that they have underutilized his skills in the past albums, whereas in this album, his sounds and keyboard are really in your face and it adds a more sinister tinge to the songs. I love it.